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Being an Apple Distinguished School shows that the teachers are committed to using the products in lessons to further education.

Teachers use iPads and a number of educational apps.

Nick Holmes, the principal of the school said: "On behalf of the staff and students of the academy I am delighted.

Students and teachers line up outside the school with the Apple certificates

"The selection of the de Ferrers Academy as an Apple Distinguished School highlights our success as an innovative and compelling learning environment that engages students and provides tangible evidence of academic accomplishment."

Greg Hughes, the vice principal added: "The de Ferrers Academy is now sharing best practice in what we do with learning technologies with schools and educators across the world, from Ireland and Germany to Hong Kong.